Retail archive – Page 681
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Multiples spurn Kent showcase
Members of Kentish Fare, which promotes the county's foods and drinks, have been stunned by the indifference shown by leading supermarkets to this year's Kentish Apple Festival.
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Further pesticides residue fears
Another consumers 'champion' hits out at high pesticide levels on UK product.Row flames fanned by Which? magazine report as facts remain scarce.
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Healthy consumer proves boost for industry
Fast-food popularity falls as UK consumer shapes up.Fashion for fresh produce is encouraging news for industry.
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Cold climate fears for growers
Weather experts predict cold UK winters as Gulf Stream's power ebbs away.Potential problems for growers as more snow and ice head for UK.
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Greenhouse congress coming up
Autumn sees major conference for UK growers.Amsterdam hosts event and expects large attendance.
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Sainsbury's all puffed up
Sainsbury's giant hot-air balloon apple can be seen in Kent this weekend.
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Box scheme birthday
Organic box schemes are celebrating a decade as pioneer Northwood Farm marks its 10th birthday.
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One fat lady backs NFU
TV chef and food columnist Clarissa Dickson-Wright has lent her weight to the NFU's latest competition.
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Big four's UK focus
A quartet of overseas retail groups have their sights set on the UK, according to analyst IGD.
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Chiquita bananas to boost services
Banana distributer Chiquita has pledged £100,000 to help regenerate local communities in northern Britain.
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Brussels defends GM labels
Following US criticism, the European Commission says its strict regime of labelling of genetically modified foods is necessary.
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Multiples rubbish price war report
Multiples hit out at report that claims they are sliding into a price war.Asda dubbed chief aggressor in battle predicted by research analysts Verdict.
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Farmers market boon to consumer
Farmers market month will take place during September. Demonstrations and parties at the markets are all to feature.
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Industry embroiled in pesticide row
Fresh Produce Consortium chairman Doug Henderson has slammed Friends of the Earth claims that fresh produce in UK multiples contains high levels of pesticide residues.
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Budgens announces profits
UK retailer Budgens has announced record profits for the sixth year running.
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Organic box scheme spreads its wings
Riverford Organic Vegetables expands operations through franchise deals.
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BPC wants potato lovers
The BPC steps up its search for volunteers to promote the crop in-store.
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New openings in the foodservice sector
Business development company Promar International has stated that opportunities still exist within the foodservice sector for fresh produce companies to explore.
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Cash injection for Pink Lady campaign
A further £100,000 has been invested into a high-profile advertising campaign targeting UK women nationwide.
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"Healthy" labels under EU scrutiny
The EU is considering stricter ways of monitoring health claims made by food producers on product labels.